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For regular users with a consumer laptop, a damaged key or keyboard means: Laptop defunct. Use an external keyboard if not affordable. Used my X220 for ten ye

For regular users with a consumer laptop, a damaged key or keyboard means: Laptop defunct. Use an external keyboard if not affordable. Used my X220 for ten years, handled it with care, but after ten years a new keyboard was a nice uplift. You can also switch languages but especially also the layout between ANSI- and ISO. Buying an Apple device with ANSI in Europe? Pain. ThinkPads? Buy anything. 30 EUR and new keyboard.

louthy 1y ago
So even after 10 years you didn’t need a new keyboard, you just wanted one? I think you’ve proved the GP’s point.
- ho_schi 1y ago
  How many people use a laptop for ten years?
  - louthy 1y ago
    Er, exactly! Most people replace the entire machine within that time, so they still don’t need a replaceable keyboard. You’re now arguing with yourself.